Patrick Cartwright

Patrick R. Cartwright Jr. has served as a Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent in three different states for nearly twenty years, earning a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and reliable professionals in the field. His deep command of notarial law has led to multiple court appearances as an expert witness, where he has been called upon to testify in cases involving notarial procedure, statutory compliance, and document integrity.

Before entering the notarial profession full‑time, Patrick served as a Chief Investigator and New York State Peace Officer, bringing a law‑enforcement level of precision, documentation discipline, and ethical rigor to his notarial work. He was also a licensed private investigator and a REALTOR, giving him a unique, multidimensional understanding of real estate transactions, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. He has been a firefighter, EMT, EMS Coordinator and Emergency Management Professional for nearly 20 years.

Over the course of his career, Patrick has conducted thousands of flawless loan signings and real estate closings, consistently praised by lenders, title companies, and attorneys for his accuracy, professionalism, and ability to manage complex transactions under pressure. His field experience spans refinances, purchases, seller packages, reverse mortgages, commercial transactions, and specialty signings requiring advanced procedural knowledge. As a Peace Officer he holds an unprecedented 100% conviction rate.

Patrick is also a respected community leader in the notary profession. He has moderated several notary‑focused Facebook groups, fostering high‑quality discussion, correcting misinformation, and promoting ethical standards. Through these groups and through his one‑on‑one mentorship he has guided hundreds of new notaries, helping them build compliant, sustainable, and professional practices.

Known for his clarity, integrity, and commitment to elevating the profession, Patrick brings together investigative discipline, real‑world signing experience, and a passion for education. His work continues to shape how notaries understand their legal responsibilities and how they protect the public they serve.